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Ticket to Travel

Ticket to Travel. Resources to Make Booking Travel More Affordable Amanda Batista, Erin Gorman & Stephanie Wobensmith. Low-Cost and No-Cost Travel Options. Low-Cost Options Getting There (and Staying There) for Cheaper than Full Price Comparison Websites Local Accommodations Hostels.

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Ticket to Travel

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  1. Ticket to Travel Resources to Make Booking Travel More Affordable Amanda Batista, Erin Gorman & Stephanie Wobensmith

  2. Low-Cost and No-Cost Travel Options Low-Cost Options Getting There (and Staying There) for Cheaper than Full Price Comparison Websites Local Accommodations Hostels No-Cost Options Getting There (and Staying There) for Free or a Small Fee Frequent Flyer Miles Loyalty Programs Hospitality Exchanges

  3. Comparison Websites Search Multiple Booking Sources at One Time • Find Unpublished Fares • Flexibility in Searching Multiple Dates & Locations • Possible Limitations on Refunds and Changes • www.Kayak.com • www.Priceline.com • www.SkyScanner.com • www.Expedia.com • www.Booking.com • www.Room77.com

  4. Frequent Flyer Mile Programs Loyalty Programs Used by Airlines to Reward Frequent Travelers • Can be Redeemed for Free Travel and Upgrades • Access to Lounges and Perks • Big Bonuses (25,000+) Available for Credit Cards

  5. Loyalty Programs Other Programs Offered to Reward Frequent Travel • Similar to Frequent Flyer Mile programs • Redeem for Free Travel and Upgrades • Programs by Hotels, Amtrak, Greyhound and More

  6. Hostels Low-Cost Accommodation for Long-Term Travelers Shared Living Spaces Kitchen Facilities & Lounges Focus on Building Community Limited Privacy Roughly $20 - $40 per night HIUSA.org

  7. Local Accommodation Stay with a Local in their Apartment or House • Rent a Bed, Private Room, or the Full Apartment • Learn Local Knowledge • Comforts of Home Roughly $20 - $$$ a night AirBnb.com

  8. Hospitality Networks Reciprocal Network of Local Hosts and Travelers • Stay for Free With a Local Host • Must Be Willing to Host to Earn Travel Benefits • Focus on Member Community Free to Stay and Host Couchsurfing.org

  9. Travel Apps for Smart Phones & Tablets • Kayak User-friendly App Similar to Kayak.com • Skyscanner Lots of Flexibility in Search Options • Hotels Tonight Finding Last-Minute Hotel Deals • Room 77 In-depth Info about Amenities and Hotels

  10. Any Questions? Keep a Look Out… Travel Deals Happen All the Time! • Travel Hacking Sites TravelHacking.org • Travel Blogs ReflectiveWandering.org • Our Blog!!! TicketToTravel.wordpress.com

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